Handling Used Batteries; Wii U Console Battery; Handling Used Lithium; Coin Cell Batteries - Nintendo Wii U Operation Manual

Handling Used Batteries

Insulate the battery using tape to prevent shorting by metallic
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objects .
z Do not disassemble the battery .
The Wii U GamePad uses a lithium-ion rechargeable battery .
Please dispose of this product in accordance with local regulations .
z Discarding batteries in your general household waste can be harmful to the environment . When
disposing of the battery, follow appropriate local guidelines and regulations .
z In accordance with the Directive on Batteries and Accumulators and Waste Batteries and Accumulators
(2006 / 66 / EC), battery collection and recycling schemes should be in place in all EU Member States .
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Wii U GamePad Battery

Wii U Console Battery

Ensure that the disc LED is not lit
If the disc LED is lit, press the EJECT Button and remove the disc .
Turn off the console and disconnect the AC adapter
Ensure that the power LED is red, then unplug the Wii U AC Adapter from the socket outlet .
Turn over the console and remove the battery cover
The battery cover screw is designed not to fall out once loosened .
• To avoid damaging the head of the screw, use a size 0 cross-head screwdriver .
Remove the battery, install the new
battery and replace the battery cover
After removing the battery, place the new lithium
coin cell battery (CR2032) with the positive (+) side
facing up, then replace the battery cover .
• To avoid damaging the head of the screw, use a
size 0 cross-head screwdriver .
Handling Used Lithium Coin Cell Batteries
Insulate the positive (+) and negative (–) sides using tape to prevent
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shorting by metallic objects .
Do not disassemble the battery .
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z Discarding batteries in your general household waste can be
harmful to the environment . When disposing of the battery, follow
appropriate local guidelines and regulations .
z In accordance with the Directive on Batteries and Accumulators and Waste Batteries and
Accumulators (2006 / 66 / EC), battery collection and recycling schemes should be in place
in all EU Member States .
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